Why you won’t be able to escape USB-C cables any longer
USB-C cables have finally won the battle for supremacy in a congested market. Here’s why it matters to consumers.


USB-C cables have finally won the battle for supremacy in a congested market. Here’s why it matters to consumers.
Half a century on from the company’s launch, Microsoft products continue to drive the world’s economy and consumer technology.
Read: How 50 years of Microsoft has changed the world…A newly published list of the best and worst ISPs might help you decide which company to entrust your broadband connection to
Read: The best and worst ISPs of 2025 are crownedNew age verification laws are looming, as the latest attempt to protect young audiences from adult-focused content.
Read: Online age verification is coming – but how will it affect websites?UK broadband speeds may be improving, but so are the average upload and download speeds in other countries around the world
Read: UK broadband speeds versus the world – how are we performing?With Bitcoin spiking in value and even Presidents launching their own currencies, the cryptocurrency gold rush is gathering pace
From data harvesting to monopoly concerns, the world’s leading search engine has never been so divisive – so can we still trust Google as a brand?
Read: Can we still trust Google?Mid-contract price increases haven’t been banned, but they are being more tightly regulated. Here’s what you need to know.
Read: Broadband mid-contract price increases – what’s changed?Cyberattacks became more prevalent than ever in 2024. We explain how to stay safe in 2025.
Read: Is 2025 going to be a year of cyberattacks?Broadband on tap might sound far-fetched, but it’s literally happening after a successful trial on Orkney
Read: Broadband on tap? It’s already happening in Scotland…Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?
The UK Government is attempting to resolve broadband issues affecting Very Hard to Reach households.
Read: Are you Very Hard to Reach? The UK Space Agency is here to helpA national database of underground cables is promising to make broadband more reliable
Read: Coming soon – a national database designed to make broadband more reliable5G masts are a literal and metaphorical lightning rod for complaints, but alternatives are emerging to support home broadband services.
Read: Why are 5G masts so unpopular, and what are the alternatives?Generative AI promises to solve many problems, though it’s advisable to approach it with caution at this early stage.
Read: What can – and can’t – you do with generative AI?Mid-contract broadband price rises aren’t guaranteed, but they can be an unwelcome expense.
Read: What’s the latest on broadband mid-contract price rises?Few of us own 3D printers, yet these remarkable machines can be incredibly useful around the home.
Read: When will 3D printers become the norm in every home?Global broadband speeds vary greatly, so how does the UK compare to other nations in terms of connectivity?
Read: How does UK broadband compare to the rest of the world in 2024?It’s the beginning of the end of the landline, but are consumers worse off without fixed-line telephone services?
Read: Should we mourn the end of the landline?It’s only a matter of time until Windows 12 launches, so what do we know about the next generation of Microsoft’s operating system?
Read: Windows 12 is coming… here’s what we know so far.We explain how to ensure your router and devices keep their cool in a heatwave, maintaining broadband reliability
Read: Could high temperatures affect broadband reliability?The internet was once a computer-only service. Thanks to dumbphones, it might be again.
Read: How dumbphones could reset our relationship with the internetA new Act of Parliament means simple passwords are no longer acceptable on many domestic devices.
Read: Simple passwords are now outlawed in the UKHigh-speed broadband in Scotland was supposed to be universal by now. Instead, it remains a postcode lottery.
Read: Scotland lags behind the rest of the UK for high-speed broadbandThe UK's biggest ISP was its only telecommunications company before competition arrived in the 1980s.
Read: Why is BT still the UK’s biggest broadband provider?Vandalism against our broadband infrastructure is on the rise – what's happening, and how will it affect you?
Read: UK broadband infrastructure vandalism attacks on the riseRising broadband costs are affecting millions of households. Here’s how to fight back
Read: It’s April, so your broadband just got more expensive…